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ATR8000
OWNER’S
MANUAL
SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS, INC.
2500 E. Randol Mill Rd., Suite 125, Arlington, Texas 76011
Software Publishers, Inc. reserves the right to
make hardware, software and pricing changes
without notice.
Copyright c 1982
by Software Publishers, Inc. Arlington, Texas.
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Printed in the United States of America
ATARI 800, ATARI 400, ATARI 810 Disk Drive,
ATARI 820 Printer, ATARI 822 Printer, ATARI 825
Printer, ATARI 830 Modem, ATARI 850 Interface
Module, and ATARI DOS are all registered
trademarks of ATARI, Inc.
CP/M is a registered trademark of Digital
Research, Inc.
OS/A+ is a trademark of Optimized Systems, Inc.
Percom is a trademark of Percom Data Company.
Z-80 is a trademark of Zilog, Inc.
Table Of Contents
Page
I. Introduction 7
1 . The ATR8000 System 9
2. Power Requirements 10
3. Protection from Radio Frequency Interference 10
A. Radio Frequency Interference on 10
Nonconnected Radio/TV
B. Radio Frequency Interference Within the 10
ATR8000 System
II. Connecting the Hardware 12
1. Cable Specifications 13
A. RS-232 Serial Printer Cable 13
B. Standard Centronics Parallel Cable 14
C. Nonstandard Centronics Parallel Cable 14
D. Standard Drive Cable 15
2. ATR8000 Port Specifications 16
A. RS-232 Port 16
B. FLOPPY DISK Port 17
C. PRINTER Port 18
3. Peripherals 19
A. Disk Drives 19
1 . ATARI 810 Drives 19
2. Percom Drives 20
3. Using all 5 1/4" Drives 22
4. 8" Drives 22
A. ATARI 810s, 5 1/4" and 8" Drives 23
B. Modems 24
1 . ATARI 830 Modems 24
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2. The D.C. Hayes Smart Modem 24
C. Printers 25
1 . A 40 Column Printer: an ATARI 820 or 822 25
2. 80 Column Printers if an ATARI 850 is not 25
Interfaced into the ATR8000 System (or 132
Column Printers)
3. 80 Column Printers if an 850 is Interfaced 25
into the System (or 132 Column Printers)
4. The Connection 26
A. ATARI, ATR8000, 1+ Standard Drives, 26
Cables, 1 Adapter per 8 " Drive
B. ATARI, ATR8000, 1+ Standard Drives, 27
1+ ATARI 810s, Cables, 1 Adapter per 8 " Drive
C. ATARI, ATR8000, 1+ Standard Drives, 1+ ATARI 28
810s, Printer, Modem, Cables, 1 Adapter per
8 ” Drive, ATARI 850
1 . Without the 850 29
2. With the 850 30
3. Connecting a 40 Column Printer 31
D. Other Connections 31
5. ATR8000 Jumper Options 33
A. 16k or 64k 33
B. ATARI or RS-232 Terminal 33
C. 2k or 4k Operating ROM 34
D. RS-232 Configuring 35
E. Undefined 37
6 . Internal Drive Configuring 38
A. 5 1/4" Drives 38
1. Radio Shack Drives 41
2. ATARI 810 Drives 41
3 . Percom Drives 41
B. 8 " Drives 42
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7. Connecting an RS-232 Terminal to the ATR8000 43
III. SOFTWARE 44
1. ATARI DOS 44
A. Copying ATARI DOS to an 8" Disk 44
B. Modems 45
1. PRINTOFF . BAS 45
2. PRINTON . BAS 47
C. Printers 48
2. 0SA+ , VERSION 4 49
3. CP/M 50
A. Booting CP/M 50
B. SWP Programs 51
1. Disk Initializing: DDINIT.COM 51
2. Reading and Writing Systems 52
Tracks: DDSYSGEN.COM
3. Printer Drivers: CONFIGUR.COM 53
4. Backing Up Disks: DDCOPY.COM 54
5. CP/M Disk Parameters: DISKDEF.COM 55
6. Running the D.C. Hayes Smart Modem: 55
MODEM7.COM
7. Primitive Disk Access: DISKMON.COM 55
C. Keyboard Codes 57
D. The Terminal Program 59
E. Display Control Codes for the CRT 61
F. Display Character Codes 66
IV. Testing the Installed System 67
V. Expanding the ATR8000 68
1. Converting to 64K 68
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2. Adding Drives, a Printer, a Modem
VI. Warranty, Software License
Appendix A: DISKDEF.COM
Appendix B: The ATR8000 Monitor
Diagrams
Page
1. Cable Binding for Monitor 11
2. RS-232 Printer Cable 13
3. Standard Centronics Parallel Printer Cable 14
4. Nonstandard Centronics Parallel Printer Cable 14
5. Standard Drive Cable 15
6. RS-232 Port Pin Order 16
7. FLOPPY DISK Port Pin Order 17
8. PRINTER Port Pin Order 18
9. The Percom ATARI Controller Drive 21
10. Hardware Connection Diagrams
A. The Ports of the ATR8000 (Back View) 26
B. Making the Connections (for II. 4. A.) 27
C. Making the Connections (for II. 4. B.) 28
D. Making the Connections (for II. 4. Cl.) 29
E. Making the Connections (for II.4.C2.) 30
F. Making the Connections (for 1 1 . 4 . C 3 . ) 31
11. Jumper Option Locations 32
12. 16k or 64k — J 1 , J2, J 3 , J4, J5, J6, J8 33
13. ATARI or RS-232 Terminal -- J7 , J10 34
14. 2 or 4k Operating ROM -- J9 35
15- RS-232 Configuring -- J12 35
A. To Connect an Epson Serial Printer (the default) 36
B. To Connect an RS-232 Terminal to the RS-232 Port 36
to Communicate with the ATARI
C. To Connect a D.C. Hayes Smart Modem 37
16. Undefined — J11 37
17. Locations for Internal Drive Configuring 38
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Eif. 1 ■ ' ■ .
18. Jumper Options for 5 1/4" Drives
19. Drive Numbering #1
20. Drive Numbering # 2
21. Keyboard Character Codes
22. Display Character Codes
23. Schematics
I. Introduction
Congratulations, you have purchased the most expandable,
versatile disk interface available for your ATARI 800/400. The
ATR8000 allows you to delve beyond the ATARI microcomputer world
into another that offers nearly countless hardware and software
options .
Serial or parallel printers can be connected to the ports of the
ATR8000. You can choose from medium-speed, economical dot matrix
printers to the faster, slightly higher priced, dot addressable
dot matrix printers. OR you can get the quality and printing
versatility of a more expensive daisy wheel printer.
For program storage, single, double or quad density, single or
double-sided, 5 1/4" or 8" disk drives can be connected to the
ATR8000. You're not limited to one type or size of drive because
you can intermix them!
Single density ATARI DOS and double density 0SA+, Version 4, can
both be run on the standard ATR8000. 0SA+, Version 4, is a
double density DOS that runs twice as fast as ATARI DOS and
stores twice as much data on a disk. The 64k upgrade includes
CP/M configured for the ATR8000, complete with the standard CP/M
manual. Software Publishers, Inc. furnishes additional double
density software for CP/M purchasers.
CP/M purchasers receive DDINIT.COM: a double density disk
initializing program with several double density format options;
DDSYSGEN.COM: a sysgen program for reading and writing double
density system tracks; C0NFIGUR.COM: for selecting the proper
printer driver to be incorporated into the double density systems
tracks; DDCOPY.COM: a double density copy program; DISKDEF.COM: a
utility program for defining CP/M parameters for compatibility
purposes; M0DEM7.C0M: a reconfigured CP/M users’ group program
that runs the D.C. Hayes Smart Modem on the RS-232 serial port;
and DISKM0N.COM: a program for primitive disk access.
To connect the ATR8000, the ATARI 800/400, disk drives and any
peripherals you have, choose the hardware connection subsection
in Section II that best matches your equipment. Thoroughly read
the configuring instructions for drives, printers and jumper
options before testing the system.
Detailed information on the construction of the cables used with
the ATR8000 system is in Section II. 1. This subsection has been
included so you know exactly how the cables are made and is for
helping you if you perfer to make your own cables. Some
peripherals, like those connected to the RS-232 Port, require
configuring of jumper options on the ATR8000 circuit board. These
options are clearly outlined in Section II. 5.
Then, when all hardware components are connected and configured,
test your system by following the guidelines in Section IV.
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Section II also details how to connect a RS-232 terminal to the
64k ATR8000. Section V explains how to connect and test
components added to the ATR8000 in the future.
The last section, Section VII, contains warranty information and
the software license. Complete the enclosed warranty card and
return it to us within 10 days to ensure that your ATR8000 is
under warranty.
Thoroughly read this manual and carefully follow the instructions
contained within to connect the ATR8000 and to start your journey 1 ' 1
into a broader-based microcomputer world. Because the ATR8000 is :
immensely versatile, the peripherals that can be connected are;
nearly countless. This means you need to thoroughly read this
manual to obtain a complete knowledge for configuring an <J
connecting your system.
We suggest reading the entire manual before attempting any
connections. Then, when you understand all the stipulations
involved, this familiarity will make connecting and configuring
the system less confusing.
I
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1.1 The ATR8000 System:
ATR8000 - the basic unit. It is a 4MHz Z80 double density
processor that comes with 16k RAM. This RAM is upgradable to 64k.
The ATR 8000 has a COMPUTER IN port for connecting the ATARI
800/400, a PERIPHERAL OUT port for connecting the ATARI Daisy
Chain Cable, a parallel PRINTER port, a FLOPPY DISK serial port
for connecting disk drives, and a RS-232 port. A cable for
connecting the ATR8000 to the ATARI 800/400 is included.
THE BACK OF THE ATR8000
RS-232 FLOPPY DISK
i
'PERIPHERAL OUT — COMPUTER'
PRINTER
POWER CORD
*
RESET
64k UPGRADE - increases the ATR8000 RAM to 64k. CP/M configured
for the ATR8000 is included, along with a separate CP/M manual.
Software Publishers, Inc. supplies several double density
systems programs for CP/M users. These include DDINIT.COM,
DDSYSGEN.COM, DDCOPY.COM, CONFIGUR.COM, DISKDEF.COM, MODEM7.COM
and DISKM0N.COM (all are explained in the Introduction and in
Section III). CP/M is available on both 5 1/4" and 8" disks.
0SA+, VERSION 4 - a double density ATARI DOS. This is
approximately twice as fast as single density ATARI DOS and
stores twice as much data on a disk. A separate manual detailing
the use of this DOS is included. This DOS is available on both 5
1/4" and 8" disks.
5 1/4" DISK DRIVES - high-quality drives that have their own
power supplies and enclosures.
PRINTER CABLES - we manufacture both serial and parallel printer
cables to connect a printer to the ATR8000.
STANDARD DRIVE CABLES - daisy chain drive cables that plug into
the FLOPPY DISK port in the back of the ATR8000. Available in
both 2-connector and 4-connector styles.
8" ADAPTERS - used to connect an 8" drive to the Standard Drive
Cable. These special adapters allow you to connect both 5 1/4"
and 8" drives on the same cable, letting you run both drives
sizes at the same time.
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INTRODUCTION.
1.2 Power Requirements
The ATR8000 and all Software Publishers, Inc. peripherals
requiring power plug into regular wall sockets (115-120 volts
AC). The ATR8000 has a built-in MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) to
supress power surges and keep voltage at a safe level to protect
sensitive circuit components.
1.3 Protection from Radio Frequency Interference
I. 3. A. Radio Frequency Interference on Nonconnected Radio-TV
The ATR8000 uses and generates radio frequency energy. For this
reason it has built-in RFI (Radio Frequency Interference)
suppression to filter radio frequency noise. It is possible that
the unit could cause interference to radio or television
reception while it is operating. If you think the operating
ATR8000 is causing interference, turn the unit off and check to
see if the supposed interference still exists.
If interference is being caused by the unit, try one or more of
the following:
- reorient the receiving antenna on the radio or television
having reception difficulties.
- relocate the computer or radio-television.
- if the computer and the radio-television are plugged into
the same power circuit, plug the computer into a different
power outlet than the radio-television.
If you still have difficulties, you can write to the Federal
Communications Commission for their pamphlet, "How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This is available
from the United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402, Stock No. 004-000-0035-4.
I. 3 .B. Radio Frequency Interference Within the ATR8000 System
Proper lacing of the connection cables will eliminate radio
frequency problems within the ATR8000 system. If, during system
operation interference occurs on the television used for a
monitor, reposition the system’s components (i.e., ATARI,
ATR8000, drives, etc.). To properly lace cables:
1) Keep all 1/0 cables away from ATR8000 power cable.
2) Excess wire between the ATARI and the television adapter
must be looped properly. Do not circularily coil the
cable as this will cause it to act as an antenna! Bind
INTRODUCTIO N
the excess cable as close to the top of the television
set as possible. For the proper method of zigzagging the
cable, see the diagram below. Then, tie the middle of the
bundle together as shown.
DIAGRAM 1: Cable Binding for Monitor
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II. Connecting the Hardware
To successfully and properly connect the components of the
ATR8000 system, carefully read the following subsections. Each
subsection details vital connection information. If at first you
do not thoroughly understand any of the hardware information, go
over the information until you have a working knowledge of the
connection stipulations. (For unresolvable difficulties, consult
your dealer).
It is important to unplug and turn off the power on all of the
components before connecting and configuring the ATR8000. If a
component is turned off but is still plugged into an electrical
socket, you can be electrically shocked.
For any connection it is important that the cables are correctly
interfaced to the ATR8000. Subsection 1 contains diagrams showing
the construction of each type of cable that connects to the
ATR8000. Pin 1 on each cable is marked. (On some types of cables,
Pin 1 is denoted by a colored wire on an outside edge of the
cable . )
Subsection 2 contains ATR8000 port information. The order of each
port's pins is shown along with a listing of the pin signals. Pin
1 of the port must be connected to Pin 1 of the interfacing
cable .
Specific information about disk drives, modems and printers is
discussed in Subsection 3- This information MUST be considered
before making any connections. Once the first three subsections
have been carefully read, the actual connections of the cables
are done in Subsection 4. Subsection 4 is divided into several
subdivisions that describe interconnecting different amounts and
types of peripherals.
After the cables have been connected, the ATR8000's jumper
options need to be considered. These options and their settings
are described in Subsection 5-
The next step is internally configuring all of the system's
drives to have unique and valid drive numbers. Subsection 6
details this process for various types of drives.
Subsection 7 explains the optional connection of an RS-232 serial
terminal to the 64k ATR8000 (in place of the ATARI). The 64k
ATR8000 and an RS-232 terminal can be used for CP/M operation.
After completing this Section, go on to Section III. Software.
Then Section 4 will tell how to test the installed ATR8000
system.
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II. 1. Cable Specifications
This section contains diagrams that detail the construction of
the cables used with the ATR8Q00 system. If you make your own
cables, or purchase cables from a source other than Software
Publishers, make sure they are constructed this way.
II. 1. A. & DIAGRAM 2: RS-232 Serial Printer Cable
CRIMP, DOUBLE. SIDED
PIN NO 1
CONNECTOR, 25 PIN
CElMP-ON DB25
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CBIMP, DOUBLE SIDED
5 EEQ'D
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II. 2 ATR8000 Port Specifications
This subsection lists the pin information for each of
ATR8000's ports. Supplementary diagrams show the order of the
numbers on each port’s edge connector.
the
pin
II. 2. A. RS-232 Port
RS-232 Port Pin Information
1 .
N.C. (not connected)
14 .
N.C.
2.
Transmit Data
15.
N.C.
3-
Receive Data
16.
N.C.
4.
Request to Send
17.
N.C.
5.
Clear to Send
18.
N.C.
6.
Data Set Ready
19.
N.C.
7.
Signal Ground
20.
DTR
8.
Carrier Detect
21 .
N.C.
9-
N.C.
22.
Ring Ind
10.
N.C.
23.
N.C.
1 1 .
Reverse Channel
24 .
N.C.
12.
N.C.
25.
N.C.
13.
N.C.
26.
N.C.
When looking at the back of the ATR8000 the RS-232 Port pins are in
the order shown below. When interfacing to this port, make sure
that Pin 1 on the RS-232 cable is connected to Pin 1 of the port.
DIAGRAM 6: RS-232 Port Pin Order
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
i~— 1 r— L- 1 — 1
1
8 9 10 11 12 13
II. 2. B. FLOPPY DISK Port
FLOPPY DISK Port Pin Information
1* (Ground) 18. Direction Select
2.
N.C.
(not
connected )
19-
T
3.
r
20.
Step
4.
N.C.
21 .
T
5.
T
22.
Write
Data
6.
Drive
Sel
4
23.
■x
7.
T
24.
Write
Gate
8.
Index
25.
9.
¥
26.
Tr ack
00
10.
Drive
Sel
1
27.
"F
1 1 .
f
28.
Write
Protect
12.
Drive
Sel
2
29.
-r
13.
f
30.
Read
Data
14.
Drive
Sel
3
31 .
rjr
r
15.
T
32.
Side
Sel
16.
Motor
On
33.
f
17.
~V
1
34.
N.C.
When looking at the back of the ATR8000, the FLOPPY DISK Port pin
numbers are as shown below. When connecting a disk drive cable to
the port, make sure that Pin 1 on the cable matches Pin 1 on the
port .
DIAGRAM 7: FLOPPY DISK Port Pin Order
33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
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II. 2. C. PRINTER Port
PRINTER Port Pin Information
1 .
Strobe
18.
W
2.
T (Ground)
19-
D3 In
3.
DO Out (Data 0)
20.
¥
4.
T
21 .
D7 In
5.
D1 Out
22.
■XT
T
6.
T
23-
D6 In
7.
D2 Out
24.
r
8.
T
25.
D5 In
9.
D3 Out
26.
N.C.
10.
T
27.
f
1 1 .
D4 Out
28.
D4 In
12.
r
29*
D2 In
13.
D5 Out
30.
D1 In
14.
¥
31.
N.C.
15.
D6 Out
32.
DO In
16.
¥
33-
N.C.
17.
D7 Out
34.
N.C.
. (not connected)
When looking at the back of the ATR8000 at the PRINTER Port, the
pins are numbered as below. Make sure that you match Pin 1 on the
Port with Pin 1 on the cable used to interface into the PRINTER
Port. (This is a parallel port.)
DIAGRAM 8: PRINTER PORT Pin Order
33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
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II. 3- Peripherals
.^CONNECT IN£L -IiiE...HARJiWAR£..
The ATR8000 system is extremely versatile; it interfaces with
nearly, any peripheral on the microcomputer market. This means you
can connect various types of disk drives, printers and modems to
the system. Due to this versatility, connecting peripherals can
be complex (depending on what you have acquired).
This subsection explains necessary information for connecting
some types of peripherals, including the affect of certain
peripherals on other components in the system. Carefully read
this data. If your equipment requires that several considerations
be met to connect the hardware, we suggest making notes to refer
to while actually doing the connection (following Section II. 4.).
II. 3. A. Disk Drives
The ATR8000 accepts all standard 5 1/4" and 8" disk drives. ATARI
810 and Percom drives can also be used with certain limitations.
Disk drive sizes (5 1/4" or 8"), densities (single, double or
quad) and type (single or double-sided) can be intermixed. All
drives must have their own power supplies.
Before connecting drives to the system, familiarize yourself with
the following disk drive information.
II.3.A1. ATARI 810 Drives
ATARI 810 disk drives are nonstandard drives that are only
capable of single density operation. These drives can be used
with the ATR8000 to run single density ATARI DOS. They can also
be used for additional storage (single density) while the system
is operating under 0SA+, Version 4. (To run 0SA+ the system must
have at least one standard drive.) They cannot be used when
running CP/M.
ATARI 810 drives are connected to the ATR8000 on the ATARI Daisy
Chain Cable that is connected to the PERIPHERAL OUT Port of the
ATR8000. The ATR8000 will run up to four drives of mixed
definition. So if one ATARI 810 is connected, three standard
drives can also be connected.
The drive designated to be Drive 1 is the drive that boots the
operating system. A standard 5 1/4" drive can boot all three
DOSes (ATARI, 0SA+, and CP/M), whereas an ATARI 810 can only run
single density and, therefore, can only boot ATARI DOS. You could
reconfigure the system and change the numbering of the drives to
boot different DOSes (having an 810 be Drive 1 for ATARI DOS, and
a standard drive be Drive 1 for the other DOSes), but the
drive numbering doesn’t need to be changed if a standard drive is
Drive 1 .
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Because of this, if you are going to operate under OSA+ or CP/M
(and, therefore, have at least one standard disk drive), we
suggest that any 810 drives be designated as the highest drive
numbers to avoid drive renumbering. (Changing the numbers of the
drives requires that you reconfigure them internally. See Section
II. 6. )
If you have ATARI 810 drives and 8" drives, being able to boot
all three DOSes from the same drive becomes more complex. For
the stipulations involved, refer to Section II.3.A4.
II.3-A2. Percom Drives
ATARI Controller Drives:
A Percom ATARI controller drive can be used with the ATR8000 with
some limitations. To operate ATARI DOS or 0SA+, it can be
connected (with no alterations) to the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable
that connects to the PERIPHERAL OUT Port of the ATR8000. OR, it
can be used as standard disk drive if the Percom ATARI controller
board is disconnected and the drive's controller board is
connected to the Standard Drive Cable (which connects to the
FLOPPY DISK Port of the ATR8000). To run CP/M, the Percom ATARI
controller board must be disconnected.
Use a screwdriver to take the screws out of the Percom drive
enclosure and take the cover off. The Percom ATARI controller
drive is shown in the diagram on the opposite page.
Notice that when looking at the front of the drive (where the RFD
light is to the right side of the drive), the drive's controller
board is on the left side of the drive (it is roughly 5" by 5")
and the Percom ATARI controller board is on the right side of the
drive (it is a larger card, roughly 5" by 8").
An internal cable connects the Percom controller board to the
drive's controller board, then this cable connects from the
drive's controller board to the connector on the back of the
drive enclosure. To use the Percom ATARI controller drive as a
standard drive, first disconnect the cable from the drive's
controller board.
Now bring a connector on a Standard Drive Cable into the drive
enclosure, and connect it to the edge connector on the drive's
controller board (matching Pin Is). Then thread the cable out the
back of the drive. For now, leave the cover off, as later you
will learn how to internally configure the drive for drive
number .
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Pereom ATARI Add-on Drives:
Percom ATARI add-on drives are standard disk drives. They have an
internal cable that connects the edge connector of the drive’s
controller board to the pin connector on the outer edge of the
drive. Remove the drive's cover and disconnect this cable and
plug the Standard Drive Cable onto the edge connector of the
drive's controller board. Leave the drive's cover off until the
drive is configured for drive number later in this section.
II.3.A3. Using all 5 1/4” Drives
Connecting standard 5 1/4" drives with or without ATARI 810
drives is fairly straightforward. An ATARI 810 drive can only
boot single density ATARI DOS, whereas a standard 5 1/4" drive
can boot ATARI DOS, 0SA+ and CP/M. Therefore, when assigning
drive numbers for a system that consists of a mixture of these
two types of drives, it is best to set the standard drives as the
lower drive numbers and ATARI drives as the higher drive numbers.
(Remember that the system is booted from Drive 1.)
Due to different interfaces, ATARI 810 drives and standard drives
are connected on different cables. ATARI 810 drives are
interfaced to the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable which is connected to
the PERIPHERAL OUT Port of the ATR8000. Standard drives are
connected to the Standard Drive Cable which is connected to the
FLOPPY DISK Port of the ATR8000.
You must be careful to have unique drive numbers assigned to the
drives. For example, if standard drives are designated as Drive 1
and Drive 2 , an 810 drive must be either Drive 3 or Drive 4.
(On the Standard Drive Cable there must be a drive connected on
the connector that is furthest from the ATR8000 port connector.
This drive can be configured to be any drive number.) After you
decide on drive numbers and follow the correct hardware
connection section, Subsection 6 tells how to internally set the
drive for drive number.
I1.3.A4. 8" Drives
ATARI 810s and 8” Drives:
ATARI 810 drives are connected to the PERIPHERAL OUT Port of the
ATR8000 on the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable. Standard 8" drives are
connected to the FLOPPY DISK Port of the ATR8000 using the
Standard Drive Cable and one 8" adapter board for each 8" drive.
Mixing ATARI 810 drives and standard 8" drives requires some
preconnecting decisions. An ATARI 810 will not boot 0SA+ or CP/M
and a standard 8" drive cannot boot a 5 1/4" ATARI DOS disk.
There are two options:
1) An ATARI 810 can be set as Drive 1 to boot ATARI DOS, with
the 8" drives set as higher drive numbers. To boot 0SA+ or
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CP/M the drives would have to be renumbered so that an 8"
drive is Drive 1. This means to switch between these DOSes,
you have to reset the configuration of the drives. (Drives
are set for drive number internally. See Section II. 6. for
details . )
2) Initially an ATARI 810 can be set as Drive 1 and an 8" drive
set as Drive 2. Then ATARI DOS can be copied to an 8" disk
(instructions are in Section III. Software). LIMITATION: This
does limit the use of the 8" drive the DOS is run from. ATARI
DOS formats by sectors. An 8" disk has 2002 sectors (single
density), whereas a 5 1/4" disk has 720. ATARI DOS running on
an 8" disk will only use the first 720 sectors of the 2002
available on the 8" disk.
Although ATARI DOS on an 8" disk doesn’t give full access to
the disk, it does save you from having to renumber the drives
when switching DOSes. After the ATARI DOS is transferred to
an 8" disk, renumber (and internally configure the drives)
so that Drive 1 is an 8" drive.
To connect an 8" drive to the Standard Drive Cable, plug the 50-
pin connector on the 8" drive adapter board into the edge card
connector on the drive, with the adapter board’s connector on the
upper side of the adapter circuit board. Then plug a connector on
the Standard Drive Cable into the 34-pin edge connector of the
adapter board.
II.3-A4A. ATARI 810s, 5 1/4" and 8" Drives
Before reading on, read the above information on ATARI 810 drives
and standard 8" drives. The considerations for connecting all
three of types of drives becomes complex, so after reading the
above subsection, carefully read the following information.
To eliminate unnecessary drive renumbering, we suggest that all
operating systems be on the same disk size (5 1/4" or 8"). This
enables the same drive to boot all three DOSes.
If you have all three types of drives, a standard 5 1/4" drive is
the best drive for running all three operating systems because it
can boot both single and double density and it utilizes all
available disk space on the disk in Drive 1. For users that only
run 0SA+ and CP/M, an 8" drive is equally qualified to run both
DOSes as each is available on an 8" disk and both DOSes will use
all available disk space.
ATARI DOS can be transferred to an 8" disk (with limitations
explained in Section II.3.A4. and in the Software Section). So an
8" drive could be Drive 1 for all DOSes.
If your DOSes are on different disk sizes, the drives will have
to be renumbered to boot the different systems. Drive 1 must be
used to boot. It is better to have the same drive boot all DOSes.
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II.3-B. Modems
Standard modems can be connected to the RS-232 Port of the
ATR8000. Custom Modem Software for using a standard modem for
ATARI DOS, OSA+ and CP/M will be available soon. To use a modem
with the ATR8000 (or to connect any peripheral to the RS-232
Port), you must configure J12 on the circuit board of the
ATR8000. This jumper option is explained in detail in Section
II. 5. D. RS-232 Configuring.
II.3-B1. ATARI 830 Modems
The ATARI 830 modem can be used in two ways. It can be connected
to the RS-232 Port of the ATR8000 and run using our Custom Modem
Software, or it can be interfaced through the ATARI 850 Interface
Module. If it is connected to the 850, the 850 is connected
between the ATARI and the COMPUTER IN Port of the ATR8000.
Using an 830 Modem through the 850 affects the printing operation
of the ATR8000. The ATARI 850 Interface Module and the ATR8000
both respond to printer signals. As long as the 850 is interfaced
to the ATR8000 system, the printer must be connected to the 850
and a special program (PRINT0FF.BAS) must be run to disable the
ATR8000’s printer signals (PRINTOFF.BAS is listed in Section
III. 1 . B 1 ) .
The ATARI 830 Modem cannot be used under CP/M if it is connected
to the 850 (no peripheral can), neither can a printer be used for
CP/M operation if it is connected to the 850. These are the
stipulations :
1) To use an 830 Modem with the 850 interface, it can operate
for ATARI DOS or 0SA+. The modem cannot be used for CP/M
until it is disconnected from the 850 and directly connected
to the ATR8000.
2) When using the 830 Modem and the 850, the printer must be
connected to the 850 and the printer function of the ATR8000
must be disabled using PRINTOFF.BAS (PRINTOFF.BAS is listed
in Section III.1.B1). Only 80 column printers will function
the ATARI 820/822 printers will not interface with the
850. The printer will not print under CP/M until the printer
is directly connected to the ATR8000 and the 850 is
disconnected from the system.
I II.3.B2. The D.C. Hayes Smart Modem
I' Purchasers of the Software Publishers's ATR8000 64k upgrade
ff' receive MODEM7.COM, a program for operating the D.C. Hayes Smart
Modem from the RS-232 Port of the ATR8000. This program from the
CP/M user’s group, has been rewritten specifically for the
ATR8000. It is only for CP/M modem operation.
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To run this modem, Jumper Option 12 on the ATR8000 circuit board
must be properly configured. Instructions for doing this are in
Section II. 5. D.
II.3-C. Printers
The ATR8000's PRINTER Port is a parallel port. Serial printers
are connected to the RS-232 Port (J12 must be configured for any
peripheral connected to the RS-232 Port). Certain printers can
also be connected to the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable or to the ATARI
850 Interface Module.
II. 3- Cl. A 40 Column Printer: an ATARI 820 or 822
ATARI 820/822 printers can be used for printing under ATARI DOS
or 0SA+ when connected to the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable. Before
printing, the printer function of the ATR8000 must be disabled by
running PRINTOFF . BAS (listed in Section III.1.B1).
ATARI 820/822 printers cannot be connected if an ATARI 850
Interface Module is connected to the system. A 40 column printer
cannot be used for CP/M printing.
II.3.C2. 80 Column Printers if an ATARI 850 is not Interfaced
into the System (or 132 Column Printers)
A parallel 80 column (or 132 column) printer is connected to the
PRINTER Port of the ATR8000. A serial 80 column (or 132 column)
printer is connected to the RS-232 Port of the ATR8000 (and J12
is configured). Normal print commands for ATARI DOS, 0SA+ and
CP/M all function.
II.3.C3. 80 Column Printers if an ATARI 850 is Interfaced into
the System (or 132 Column Printers)
If an ATARI 850 Interface Module is connected to the ATR8000
system, the printer must be connected to the 850 to print under
ATARI DOS or 0SA+ and PRINTOFF. BAS must be run to disable the
ATR8000’s printer function (PRINTOFF. BAS is listed in Section
III.1.B1). The 850 must be disconnected to print under CP/M and
the printer must be connected directly to the ATR8000.
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II. 4. The Connection
Before connecting the ATR8000, the ATARI and your other
components together , you should have already read Subsections 1 -
3. If you have not done so, do that before continuing.
You now know the stipulations involved for connecting your
equipment. It may be helpful to refer to the above subsections
during the connection procedure. When you have made all the
connections, DO NOT REPOWER THE SYSTEM UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND
COMPLETED ALL SUBSECTIONS IN THIS HARDWARE CONNECTION SECTION.
Before attempting any connections, thoroughly read the following
subsections, then choose the section that best describes your
equipment.
Tip: Peripherals directly connected to the ATR8000 are more
efficient, especially in the CP/M mode. This is because CP/M
software is more sophisticated, allowing faster printing, better
modem transmission and faster disk I/O.
II. 4. A. ATARI, ATR8000, 1+ Standard Drives, ATR8000 Cable,
Standard Drive Cable, One 8" Adapter for Each 8” Drive
Connecting the above equipment is straightforward. When mixing 5
1/4" and 8" drives, decide which drive will be Drive 1 (the drive
from which the system is booted). For help refer to Section
II. 3- A.
All 8" drives must have an adapter that connects them to the
Standard Drive Cable. Plug the adapter's 50-pin connector onto
the drive (with the connector on the upper side of the adapter
board) and plug the Standard Drive Cable's connector into the
adapter's 34-pin edge connector.
Refer to Section II. 1. to learn which pin on each cable is Pin 1.
Refer to Section II. 2. to learn which pin on each port is Pin 1.
In connecting cables, make sure that Pin 1 on the cable is
connected to Pin 1 on the Port.
MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE ATR8000 IS
UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. DO NOT REPOWER THE
SYSTEM BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL SUBSECTIONS IN SECTION II.
DIAGRAM 10A: The Ports of the ATR8000 (Back View)
PERIPHERAL OUT COMPUTER IN
RS-232
FLOPPY DISK
PRINTER
COHMCJING THE.. HARDWARE
DIAGRAM 10B: Making the Connections (for II. 4. A.)
Standard Drive Cable
Drive Drive Drive Drive
CONNECTIONS: The ATARI is connected from the peripheral port on
the side of the ATARI 800/400 to COMPUTER IN on the ATR8000,
using the ATR8000 cable. The Standard Drive Cable connects from
the FLOPPY DISK Port of the ATR8000 to the drives. A 4-connector
Standard Drive Cable is pictured. Connection using the 2-
connector cable is the same. TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITHIN THE
SYSTEM, KEEP ALL I/O CABLES AWAY FROM THE ATR8000's POWER CORD.
There must be a drive connected on the Standard Drive Cable's
connector that is furthest from the ATR8000 connector (where
Drive 1 is pictured above). The above diagram shows one method of
drive numbering; drive numbers can be set
not have to be T ,2,3*4; they could be
combination. Section II. 6. explains this
tells how to internally configure drives
all peripherals and cables are connected,
in any order -- they do
4 , 3 i 2 , 1 or any other
in greater detail and
for drive number. When
go to Section II. 5.
II. 4. B. ATARI, ATR8000, 1+ Standard Drives, 1+ ATARI 810 Drives,
ATR8000 Cable, ATARI Daisy Chain Cable, Standard Drive
Cable, One Adapter for Each 8" Drive.
Information on mixing types of drives is in Section II. 3. Cable
information is in Section II. 1. ATR8000 Port information is in
Section II. 2. Familiarize yourself with all the above information
before making any connections. For a detailed diagram showing the
locations of the ATR8000's ports, refer to DIAGRAM 10A.
MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE ATR8000 IS
UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. DO NOT REPOWER THE
SYSTEM BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL SUBSECTIONS IN SECTION II.
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DIAGRAM IOC: Making the Connections (for II. 4. B.)
ATARI Daisy Chain Cable
—
ATARI
<
ATR8000
(top view)
The ATARI Daisy Chain Cable
and the Standard Drive Cable
are shown for concept only.
There can only be a total of
four drives. Each cable could
have any number of connectors
as drive numbers are set
internally (see Section II. 6.)
Standard Drive Cable
810
Drives
5 1/4"
and/or
8" drives
IMPORTANT:
There can only be one drive in each drive position. For example,
if a drive is connected as Drive 1 on the Standard Drive Cable, a
drive cannot be configured to be Drive 1 on the ATARI Daisy Chain
Cable. There must be a drive connected on the Standard Drive
Cable's last connector (connector furthest from the ATR8000,
Drive 1 above ) .
CONNECTIONS:
The ATARI is connected from its peripheral port (on the right
side of the ATARI computer console) to the COMPUTER IN Port of
the ATR8000, using the ATR8000 cable. The ATARI Daisy Chain Cable
connects to the PERIPHERAL OUT Port on the ATR8000. The Standard
Drive Cable connects to the FLOPPY DISK Port of the ATR8000.
KEEP ALL I/O CABLES AWAY FROM THE ATR8000 POWER CORD.
After connecting all peripherals, go
the other subsections in Section II.
SYSTEM UNTIL ALL SEVEN SUBSECTIONS
SECTION HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
to Section II. 5. and then to
DO NOT REPOWER THE ATR8000
OF THE HARDWARE CONNECTION
II. 4. C. ATARI, ATR8000, 1+ Standard Drives, 1+ ATARI 810 Drives,
Printer, Modem, ATARI 850 Box, ATR8000 Cable, Standard
Drive Cable, ATARI Daisy Chain Cable, One 8" Adapter for
Each 8" Drive.
There are many ways to connect all or most of the above
equipment. Before reading this section, read Section II. 3. to
learn about all the peripherals and the best way to connect them.
Also read Sections II. 1. and II. 2. to learn where Pin 1 is
located on both the cables and the ports. Pin Is must match for
proper connections. Follow the diagram below that best matches
your equipment.
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MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE ATR8000 IS
UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. DO NOT REPOWER THE
SYSTEM BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL SUBSECTIONS IN SECTION II.
II. 4. Cl. Connection Without the 850
DIAGRAM 10D: Making the Connections (for II. 4. Cl.)
Parallel ATARI Daisy Chain Cable
810
Drives
5 1/4"
8 "
drives
NOTES: If you connect a serial printer, the modem will have to be
disconnected to use the printer. To use both peripherals at the
same time, connect a parallel printer.
There can only be a total of four disk drives. ATARI 810 drives
and standard drives are configured for drive number by setting
internal switches. The drive cables showing four connectors are
only for concept. There must be a drive connected to the last
connector on the Standard Drive Cable (Drive 1 above).
CONNECTIONS:
The ATARI is connected to the COMPUTER IN Port of the ATR8000,
using the ATR8000 cable. The ATARI Daisy Chain Cable is connected
to the PERIPHERAL OUT Port of the ATR8000. The Parallel Printer
Cable is connected to the PRINTER Port (a parallel port). The
Standard Drive Cable is connected to the FLOPPY DISK Port. The
modem is connected to the RS-232 Port. KEEP ALL I/O CABLES AWAY
FROM THE POWER CORD OF THE ATR8000.
After making all connections, go to Section II. 5- and continue
following all other subsections in Section II before repowering
the system.
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II.4.C2. Connection With the 850
The 830 ATARI Modem can be connected to the ATARI 850 Interface
Module instead of to the ATR8000. However, to be used with CP/M,
peripherals must be directly connected to the ATR8000, not
through an 850. (Reread Section II. 3 . for further details.)
The ATARI is connected to the 850 which is connected to the
ATR8000 COMPUTER IN Port. Then, the modem is connected to the
850.
MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE ATR8000 IS
UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. DO NOT REPOWER THE
SYSTEM BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL SUBSECTIONS IN SECTION II.
DIAGRAM 10E: Making the Connections (for II.4.C2.)
Parallel
PRINTER
850
830
MODEM
ATARI 810 Drive Cable
ATARI
<J
ATR8000
(top view)
NOTE: Only ATARI DOS and
0SA+ printing can be done
when the printer is connected
to the 850. The 850 must be
disconnected and the printer
must be connected to the ATR8000
for CP/M printing.
1
2
3
4
_
Standard Drive Cable
i_ L
]
—
1
2
3
4
810
Drives
5 1/4",
8 "
Drives
NOTE: For CP/M a modem must be connected directly to the ATR8000.
Remember that the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable and the Standard Drive
Cable are shown only for concept. Drive numbering is done
internally. There must be a drive connected on the last connector
on the Standard Drive Cable (Drive 1 above). Drive numbers must
be unique.
CONNECTIONS:
The ATARI is connected to the 850 which is connected to the
COMPUTER IN Port of the ATR8000. The 830 Modem is connected to
the 850. The ATARI Daisy Chain Cable is connected to the
PERIPHERAL OUT Port. The parallel printer is connected to the
850. The Standard Drive Cable is connected to the FLOPPY DISK
Port. KEEP ALL I/O CABLES AWAY FROM THE ATR8000's POWER CORD.
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II.4.C3. Connecting a 40 Column Printer
A 40 column printer is connected on the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable.
The 810 drive (or drives) are also on this cable. Remember that a
40 column printer cannot be used with CP/M.
Make sure that Pin 1 on each cable is connected to Pin 1 on the
port the cable connects to. See Sections II. 1. and II. 2. for
details .
MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE ATR8000 IS
UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. DO NOT REPOWER THE
SYSTEM BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL SUBSECTIONS IN SECTION II.
DIAGRAM 10F: Making the Connections (for II.4.C3*)
<
NOTE: The 820/822
be used to print
DOS or 0SA+.
CONNECTIONS:
The ATARI is connected to the COMPUTER IN Port of the ATR8000,
using the ATR8000 cable. The ATARI Daisy Chain Cable is
connected to the PERIPHERAL OUT Port. The Standard Drive Cable is
connected to the FLOPPY DISK Port.
After making all connections, go to Section II. 5. and continue
following all other subsections in Section II before repowering
the system.
II. 4. D. Other Connections
If your equipment does not directly match one of the above
connection sections, then merge the portions of the various
sections that describe your equipment. Follow the guidelines
for limitations that some connections will incur. As a rule,
whenever possible, connect directly to the ports of the ATR8000.
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II. 5. ATR8000 Jumper Options
The circuit board of the ATR8000 has 12 jumper options. For the
positions of these jumper options, refer to the diagram of the
circuit board on the opposite page. Before making any jumper
changes, turn the ATR8000’s power off and unplug the unit. The
jumper options and the meaning of the configurations are
explained below.
II. 5. A. 16k or 64k — J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J8
These jumper options determine whether the ATR8000 has 1 6k or 64k
of RAM. The following diagram shows the proper configuration for
each. A bar between two points indicates a connection; no bar
means the space is open. The default for these jumpers is for 16k
of RAM. If you purchased a 16k ATR8000,
are traces on the circuit board.
these default connections
DIAGRAM 12: 16 or 64k — J 1 , J2, J3, J4, J5 , J6, J8
For 16k ATR8000:
J1
0—0
For 64k ATR8000:
J1
o o
J2
lo 02
30-04
50-06
J2
10—02
30 04
50 06
J3 J4 J5 J6
§ 8 % 8
J8
o o
J3
o
o
J4
o
o
J5
o
o
J6
o
o
J8
0—0
the
cut
1 6k
the
Notice that the 64k jumpers are the exact opposite of
jumpers. If you are changing the ATR8000 from 16k to 64k,
circuit board traces, making sure to fully break the traces, then
make the proper jumper connections. Further instructions for
converting the ATR8000 to 64k are in Section V.l.
TURN THE POWER OFF THE ATR8000 AND UNPLUG IT BEFORE MAKING ANY
CHANGES. DO NOT TURN THE POWER BACK ON THE SYSTEM UNTIL ALL
JUMPERS CHANGES ARE COMPLETED AND DOUBLE-CHECKED FOR ACCURACY. IF
YOU DO NOT MAKE THESE CHANGES PROPERLY, THE ATR8000 MAY
DAMAGED.
II. 5. B. ATARI or RS-232 Terminal — J7, J10
The configurations of these jumpers depend on whether an ATARI or
an RS-232 terminal is connected to the ATR8000 at the COMPUTER IN
BE
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Port. An RS-232 terminal may be connected (in place of the ATARI)
to the 64k ATR8000. (There are no handshake lines for the RS-232
terminal.) For other information about connecting an RS-232
terminal, refer to Section II. 7 .
The standard ATR8000 circuit board is configured for the ATARI.
DIAGRAM 13: ATARI or RS-232 Terminal — J7 , J 1 0
ATARI:
J7 J10
50 06 30
RS-232 Terminal:
J7 J10
IO 02 IO
12 Sg §8
To convert the ATR8000 to connect a RS-232 terminal, cut the
"ATARI” traces on the circuit board, making sure to fully break
the traces, then make the proper jumper connections.
TURN THE POWER OFF THE ATR8000 AND UNPLUG IT BEFORE MAKING ANY
CHANGES. DO NOT TURN THE POWER BACK ON THE SYSTEM UNTIL ALL
JUMPERS CHANGES ARE COMPLETED AND DOUBLE-CHECKED FOR ACCURACY. IF
YOU DO NOT MAKE THESE CHANGES PROPERLY, THE ATR8000 MAY BE
DAMAGED.
If you plan to switch between using an ATARI and a RS-232
terminal with the ATR8000, use burgs and shunts on J7 and J10. A
burg is a pin strip that is soldered into each hole of a jumper
option. A shunt is a movable connector that connects two burgs
together. To see what burgs and a shunt look like, look at J 1 1 ;
this jumper option comes with these installed.
II. 5. C. 2k or 4k Operating ROM — J9
This jumper option relates to the operating ROM. The ATR8000
comes with a 4k operating ROM, so the default configuration is
set for the 4k ROM.
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DIAGRAM 14: 2k or 4k Operating ROM — J9
4k (2732):
J9
O 0-0
12 3
2k (2716):
J9
0-0 o
12 3
II. 5- D. RS -232 Configuring — J12
This is the most complex of the jumper options. The configuration
of this jumper option depends on what peripheral is run from the
RS-232 Port of the ATR8000. Look at the diagram of J12 below.
DIAGRAM 15: RS-232 Configuring — J12
DB 25 Pins
Ring Detect —
Signal Grounder-
Computer Handshake In
(out)
(in)
(in)
(in)
Computer Handshake Out
Receive Data
Transmit Data
J 1 2
1 Oi
2 rO
r
3
4
5
6 Co
7 O
8 O
-22
7
O 16
' j ■ ■
1 1
0 15
; \o
lb
XJ
20
O 14
<Z
SK
V-
8
O 13
o
-6
O 1 2
St
o
DQ
5
o 11
!r*
rj
SJ
4
0 10
C*
- 3
O 9
i
2
From Computer
To RS-232
| DB 25 Connector
j
2 ort
Hooked to RS-232
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Notice that the left side of J12 (Pins 1-8) has ATR8000 signals
coming into it. When pins from the left side are connected to
pins on the right side of J12 (Pins 9-16), the signals are sent
across the jumper option to go to the DB 25 connector that
interfaces the peripheral to the RS-232 Port.
The configuration of J12 depends upon what the connected RS-232
peripheral needs. Some sample configurations are shown below. To
connect a peripheral not listed below, consult the connection
section of that peripheral's manual to see what signals need to
be interfaced. Rely on the diagram above to see what pins of the
DB 25 connector are connected to Pins 9-16 of J12.
The default for J12 is configured to run an Epson serial printer.
BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES, TURN OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE
ATR8000 .
DIAGRAM 1 5 A : Configuration of J12 to Connect an Epson Serial
Printer (the Default)
J 1 2
1 0 016
20 _ 01 5
014
40 013
50 012
60 011
70^^010
8 0 ^-09
DIAGRAM 1 5 B : Configuration of J12 to Connect a RS-232 Terminal to
the RS-232 Port to Communicate with the ATARI
J 1 2
1 o
016
20
015
30
014
4 O
013
50
012
6 O
on
7 o _^o 1 0
8o-"^-09
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DIAGRAM 1 5 C : Configuration of J12 to Connect the D.C. Hayes Smart
Modem to the RS-232 Port
J 1 2
10 016
20 015
30 014
40 013
50 012
60 oil
70 010
80 09
II. 5. E. Undefined — J11
This jumper option is not defined at this time. If you plan to
use burg pins and shunts on any jumper options and aren't sure
what they look like, look at J11 as it has burg pins and a shunt
in it.
DIAGRAM 16: Undefined — J11
J 1 1
O
o
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II. 6. Internal Drive Configuring
This subsection details how to internally configure drives that
are connected to the ATR8000. Before turning the power on the
ATR8000 system , first follow these instructions for "setting up"
your disk drives. (You should have decided drive numbers as you
connected the drives in Subsection 4 above.)
II. 6. A. 5 1/4" Drives:
The following diagram is for reference purposes. It shows the
position of the terminating resistor pack and jumper options in a
Tandon 5 1/4" disk drive. Your drives may be a different brand
(i.e., Shugart, MPI, etc.) but they will have these components in
a similar position.
DIAGRAM 17: Locations for Internal Drive Configuring
FRONT
BACK
Terminating Resistor Pack:
The drive that is connected to the last connector on the Standard
Drive Cable (the drive connector furthest from the ATR8000; the
2nd connector on the 2-connector cable, the 4th on the 4-
connector cable) must have a terminating resistor pack in it. No
other disk drive on the cable should have a terminating resistor
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pack, if they do, remove the pack and store it. (This should be
in a socket.)
The last connector on the cable should always have a drive
connected to it. If you only have one drive on this cable, plug
it into the last connector and leave the middle connectors open.
Diagram 17 shows the location of this resistor pack for a Tandon
disk drive. If you have a different brand of drive, look for it
in a similar position (it should be socketed), or consult the
operating manual for the drive for the location.
Jumper Options:
Each drive must have the jumper options set correctly. The
location of the jumper options on a Tandon drive are shown on the
previous page. The drive's circuit board should be marked for
options. The following are the options for a Tandon drive.
DIAGRAM 18: Jumper Options for 5 1/4" Drives
HS Head Load with Drive Select
DS 0 Drive Select 0 (for Drive 1)
DS 1 Drive Select 1 (for Drive 2)
DS 2 Drive Select 2 (for Drive 3)
DS 3 Drive Select 3 (for Drive 4)
MX Multiplex
Spare No function
HM Head Load with Motor On
On most drives, the jumper options have a dip shunt connecting
them. This is a "box" that has a plugged hole at each option,
connecting signals from the incoming side of the box to the
outgoing side. Punching out a hole (disconnecting the connection)
disengages that option. A plug in the hole means that the option
is active.
You may want to remove this dip shunt and replace it with a dip
switch shunt. This box will have switches that are set to the
left or to the right, turning an option on or off. This type of
shunt makes it easier to renumber a drive, whereas, the straight
dip shunt is harder to change.
Before setting these jumper options, determine what the drive
number of each drive will be. (You should have already decided
this in making the hardware connections.) There must be a drive
connected to the last connector on the Standard Drive Cable. It
can be set to be any drive number.
Look at the following example:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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DIAGRAM 19: Drive Numbering #1
Standard Drive Cable
The drive on the last connector of the 4-connector cable shown,
could be set to be either Drive 1 or Drive 2. Select the
numbering system (i.e., 1,2,3>4 or 4,3>2,1) that suits you. It
may help to place a small sticker on the front of each drive to
indicate the drive number. The cable can also be looped so that
the last connector on the cable is connected to Drive 1 and the
drive numbers are in ascending order:
DIAGRAM 20: Drive Numbering #2
Standard Drive Cable
Regardless of the order you choose to number the drives, the
drive on the last connector must have the terminating resistor
pack in it. (Drive 1 in DIAGRAM 20.)
A Tandon drive (5 1/4”) needs the following options set active
( plugs in ) :
HM and one of the four Drive Selects. (Be careful to set
unique drive numbers. Remember that a standard drive cannot
have the same number assigned to an 810 on the ATARI Daisy
Chain Cable). All other options need to be off (if using a
dip shunt, the hole needs to be punched out). If using
multiple drives, it is important that MX is open because this
allows the input/output lines to be multiplexed.
Special Considerations for 5 1/4” Drives:
Some Tandon and MPI disk drives do not have head load solenoids.
For these drives, only set a drive select to be active.
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II.6.A1. Radio Shack Drives:
Some Radio Shack drives are nonstandard. The TRS 80 Model I
drives have Drive Select 3 connected where side select is
connected on standard microfloppies. This needs to be changed.
There will be a blue wire connecting DS 3 to Pin 32 on a
conductor pad of the drive's edge connector. (Follow the trace
wire from the jumper option to the edge connector.) This wire
needs to be disconnected and soldered to the pad going to Pin 6
of the edge connector. [Our system uses conductor 32 for side
select. This is shown in the FLOPPY DISK Port definitions in
Section II . 2 . B . ]
If using a Radio Shack drive cable, drives are configured
differently than described above. Their cables are constructed so
that drive select is determined by the connectors on the cable.
Their first connector makes the drive plugged into it Drive 1,
the second Drive 2, and so on. Because the drive number is
determined by position on the cable, all four drive selects are
plugged active on all the drives. This way, any drive can be
reconnected to another connector without changing jumper options.
When using TRS-80 Model I drives on a non-Radio Shack cable, use
standard configurations. External Model III drives are standard
drives, i.e., the DS 3 and Side Select are in the standard
positions .
II.6.A2. ATARI 810 Drives:
When using ATARI 810 drives with the ATR8000, connect them to the
ATARI Daisy Chain Cable. Decide what drive numbers the drives
will be and consult the ATARI 810 drive manual for instructions
on how to configure the 810 to be a particular drive number. MAKE
SURE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE MORE THAN ONE ATARI OR STANDARD DRIVE
ASSIGNED FOR EACH POSSIBLE DRIVE NUMBER (1-4).
II. 6. A3. Percom Drives:
Percom ATARI Controller drives can be used on the ATARI Daisy
Chain Cable for operating under ATARI or 0SA+ DOSes. To operate
under CP/M, unplug the controller card, then connect the drive to
the Standard Drive Cable, plugging the cable's connector onto the
edge connector of the drive. (Detailed information and a diagram
are in Section II. 3. 2.) Percom add-on drives are standard drives.
For information about internally configuring the drive for drive
number, consult the Percom ATARI Controller manual.
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II. 6. B. 8" Drives:
8" drives are configured like 5 1/4" drives. The terminal
resistor information is the same as for 5 1/4" drives. Refer to
the 5 1/4" internal configuring information for details.
Rather than having the jumper options in one place (like the 5
1/4" drives), 8" drives have these options in segments in
different locations on the board. For their locations, consult a
drive manual. As with the 5 1/4" drives, one drive select needs
to be active for each drive.
8" Drive Configurations for Shugart 800s and 801s:
For this description, jumper means connected (active), open means
disconnected .
Jumper T 1 , T2, T3> T4, T5, and T6 on the drive connected to the
last connector on the cable. These are the terminating
resistors. (T2 is the drive select pullup resistor.)
* On all other drives, jumper T2 and leave T1, T3, T4, T5
and T6 open.
Jumper one drive select (DS 1, DS 2, DS 3, or DS 4), have the
others open.
Open B.
Jumper HL , Z, A, C, X*.
* Jumpering X with B open allows the heads to stay loaded
when the system switches between drives. This saves head
wear-and-tear and quiets the drive noise caused by head-
banging. It is possible to Jumper B and Open X.
If your power supply can only handle one drive at a time,
do not have X jumpered and B open or you’ll blow the power
supply. If the power supply can only handle one drive at
a time, Jumper B and Open X.
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II. 7. Connecting a RS-232 Terminal to the ATR800Q
A RS-232 terminal may be connected to the 64k ATR8000 in place of
the ATARI. A terminal will run CP/M software. (Since it is not an
ATARI, it will not run ATARI DOS or OSA+.) To connect a terminal,
follow the steps below.
STEP 1 Turn off the power on the ATR8000 and unplug it from the
electrical socket before continuing.
STEP 2 Make the changes in J7 and J10 as shown in Section
II. 5. B. If you plan to switch back and forth between
using the ATR8000 with a terminal and with the ATARI,
install burgs and shunts to facilitate the switching.
STEP 3 Purchase a special terminal cable from SWP. This cable
has an "ATARI" connector on one end that plugs into the
COMPUTER IN Port of the ATR8000. The other end of the
cable connects to the terminal. Connect the cable.
STEP 4 Double check to insure that the jumpers are correct and
that the cable is properly connected before repowering
and plugging in the ATR8000.
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III. Software
This section is divided into three subsections, one for each DOS
that can be used with the ATR8000 (ATARI DOS, OS/A+ (Ver. 4), and
CP/M). Each of these sections is a supplement to each DOS's
separate operating manual.
Booting and operating instructions for ATARI DOS and OS/A+ are in
their separate operating manuals. Subsection 3 contains booting
information for the ATR8000 CP/M and contains operating
instructions for ATR8000 CP/M programs. A separate CP/M manual is
included which explains how to use CP/M and its utility programs.
Linder ATARI DOS and OS/A+ the ATR8000 is a slave processor to the
ATARI. It operates as a double density disk interface and can run
printers or modems. To run CP/M, the 64k ATR8000 transmits a
terminal program to the ATARI, then takes control of the system.
The CP/M subsection includes diagrams listing keyboard and
display character codes, as well as control and escape sequences
used for CP/M.
III.1. ATARI DOS
ATARI DOS will run normally, i.e., as it ran on the ATARI before
the ATR8000 was connected. This DOS (on a 5 1/4" disk) can be
booted from a standard 5 1/4" drive as well as from an ATARI 810.
As Section II. 3. A. explains, it is possible to run this DOS from
an 8" drive. This will only access 720 of the possible 2002
sectors on the disk. Although this can be a disadvantage because
all of the available disk space cannot be used, it saves having
to reconfigure the disk drives when changing DOSes.
To copy ATARI DOS to an 8" disk, first connect the drives so that
a standard 5 1/4" or an 810 drive is Drive 1 and an 8" drive is
another drive number. Then follow the ATARI DOS procedure for
making a systems disk from your master disk. If you are unsure
about how to do this, follow the steps below.
III.1.A. Copying ATARI DOS to an 8" Disk
STEP 1 Connect the disk drives so that an 810 or a standard 5
1/4" drive is Drive 1 and an 8" drive is Drive 2. (For
help refer to Section II.)
STEP 2 Turn the power on the system (ATARI, ATR8000, drives,
etc.). If the ATARI BASIC cartridge is in the ATARI, the
READY prompt will appear. Type DOS and press <RETURN>.
(If no BASIC cartridge is in the ATARI, the DOS menu
will automatically appear on the screen.)
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STEP 3 We are now going to format the 8" disk that the ATARI
DOS will be written onto. Type I for the FORMAT option.
When asked which drive to format, type 2 and press
<RETURN>. Insert a blank 8" disk into Drive 2 and close
the drive door.
STEP 4 When prompted to TYPE Y TO FORMAT DISK 2, type Y and
press < RETURN>. When the formatting is complete, the
message SELECT ITEM OR RETURN FOR MENU will appear on
the screen.
STEP 5 We are now ready to copy the DOS onto the formatted 8"
disk. Type H and press <RETURN> to select the WRITE DOS
FILES option.
STEP 6 When asked which disk to write the files to, type 2 and
press <RETURN>. When asked for verification, type Y and
<R£TURN> .
STEP 7 When the operation is complete, the message SELECT ITEM
OR RETURN FOR MENU will reappear on the screen. At this
point you can write the MEM.SAV file on the disk as the
ATARI DOS manual recommends. To do this, type N and
press <RETURN> (for CREATE MEM.SAV). Then type Y and
press < RETURN >. When the computer is through, the
message SELECT ITEM OR RETURN FOR MENU will reappear on
the screen.
STEP 8 Done!
III.1.B. Modems
To run a modem from the ATR8000’s RS-232 Port, use Software
Publishers' Custom Modem software. This software will run modems
under ATARI DOS, 0S/A+ and CP/M.
An ATARI 830 Modem may be run through an ATARI 850 Interface
Module. For modem printing, the 80 column printer must be
connected to the 850 and the SWP BASIC program, PRINTOFF.BAS,
must be run before printing.
When connected on the same system, signals are sent to the
printer from both the 850 and the ATR8000. PRINTOFF.BAS (an ATARI
BASIC program) disables the ATR8000’s printer driver so that it
won't interfere with the signals between the 850 and the printer.
III.1.B1. PRINTOFF.BAS
Using ATARI BASIC, enter this BASIC program as listed below. It
will disable the ATR8000's printer driver to allow the 850 box
to run the printer. (As described later, it also is used to run
an 820/822 printer from the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable).
PRINTOFF.BAS will have to be rerun if the computer is rebooted or
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after PRINTON.BAS is run.
Run PRINTOFF.BAS before printing. [From ATARI BASIC, type:
RUN"D:PRINTOFF.BAS<RETURN>. The computer will respond: PRINTER
OFF. If you attempt to print from the ATR8000's PRINTER Port
while PRINTOFF.BAS is active, ERROR 38 will show on the screen.
30 0
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
20 0 0
20 10
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2030
2040
REM < < F'R I NT OFF . BAS > > >
DIM BUF*<3)
Z=ADR< " " )
DATA 104,76,89,223
FOR 1=0 TO 3
READ X
POKE 2+1 ,X
NEXT I
DCB=768
DATA 90,1,83,0,0,0,1,0,3,0,54, 255
FOR 1=0 TO 11
READ X
POKE DCB+I ,X
NEXT I
X=USR<Z>
A=ADR<BUF*>
X=INT < A/256)
POKE DCB+5 ,X
POKE DCB+4,A-X*256
GOSUB 2000
POKE DCB+2 ,ASC< "S" )
POKE DCB+3,0
D=PEEK( A)
POKE DCB+ 1 0 , D
D=PEEK(A+1 >
POKE DCB+ 1 1 , D
X=USR ( 2 >
GOSUB 2000
POKE A+2,255
POKE DCB+2 ,ASC< "W" >
POKE DCB+3,128
X=USR < Z )
PRINT "PRINTER OFF"
END
POKE DCE
POKE DCE
POKE DCE
X=USR< Z )
RETURN
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III. 1 -B2. PRINTON .BAS
This program reactivates the printer driver of the ATR8000 after
it has been disabled by P R I N TOF F . B A S . (If the computer is
rebooted, there is no need to run PRINTON. BAS.)
Under ATARI DOS, enter this program as listed below. To run it,
type: RUN"D: PRINTON. BAS<RETURN>. The system will respond: PRINTER
ON.
100 REM < < PR I NT ON . BA S > > >
110 DIM BUF*<3>
120 2=ADR<" • )
130 DATA 104,76,89, 228
140 FOR 1=0 TO 3
150 READ X
160 POKE 2+1 ,X
170 NEXT I
180 DCB=768
190 DATA 90,1,83,0,0,0,1,0,3,0,54,255
200 FOR 1=0 TO 11
210 READ X
220 POKE DCB+ 1 ,X
230 NEXT I
240 X=USR< 2 >
250 A=ADR(BUF*>
260 X=INT < A/256)
270 POKE DCB+ 5 , X
280 POKE DCB+4 , A-X*256
290 GOSUB 2000
300 POKE DCB+2 , ASC< " S" >
310 POKE BCB+3,0
320 D=PEEK< A)
330 POKE DCB+ 1 0 , D
340 D=PEEK ( A+ 1 )
350 POKE DCB+ 1 1 , D
360 X=USR ( 2 >
370 GOSUB 2000
380 POKE A+2,64
390 POKE DCB+2 ,ASC< "W" >
400 POKE DCB+3,128
410 X=USR< 2 >
420 PRINT “PRINTER ON"
430 END
2000 POKE DCB+2, ASC< "R" >
2010 POKE DCB+3,64
2020 POKE DCB+10,3
2030 X=USR ( 2 )
2040 RETURN
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III.1.C. Printers
There are several considerations for connecting a printer to.:
operate with ATARI DOS.
1) 820/822 Printers. Either of these 40 column ATARI
printers is connected to the ATARI Daisy Chain Cable.
Before printing, the PRINTER Port of the ATR8000 must be
told not to interfere; therefore, PRINTOFF.BAS is run.
This program is listed and described in Section III.1.B1.
To turn the ATR8000's PRINTER Port back on, you can
either reboot the computer, or run PRINTON.BAS (listed
and explained in Section III.1.B2).
2) Printing While Using the 830 Modem i f the ATARI 850
Inter face Module is Connected to the System. If the §50
has been connected to run the ATARI 830 Modem, then to
print data received through the modem, the printer must
be connected to the 850 box and PRINTOFF.BAS must be run
so the ATR8000 won't interfere with the operation.
(PRINTOFF.BAS is listed in Section III.1.B.)
If the 830 Modem isn't being used at the time of
printing, but it is connected to the ATR8000 system,
there are two ways to use an 80 column printer for ATARI
DOS:
1) Disconnect the 850 and have the printer connected to
the ATR8000 ' s PRINTER Port.
2) Connect the printer to the ATARI 850 and run
PRINTOFF.BAS before printing.
As with ATARI operation, an 820/822 printer will not
operate if an 850 is connected to the system.
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III. 2. OS/A+ (Version 4)
OS/A+ (Ver. 4) is available on both 5 1/4" and 8" disks. It
operates on any standard disk drive. For detailed use on how to
use this DOS, consult the separate OS/A+ operating manual. The
ATARI must have a minimum of 32k RAM to run OS/A+.
If you are going to run both OS/A+ and CP/M, we suggest that you
have both operating systems on the same size of disk. This
eliminates having to reconfigure the drive connections before
booting and running the different DOSes.
The stipulations for using printers and modems with OS/A+ are the
same as the ATARI DOS stipulations. Refer to Section I I I . 1 .
(ATARI DOS) for this information. It is important to thoroughly
understand the conditions that arise when the ATARI 850 is
interfaced to the system.
Wherever possible it is best to directly connect peripherals to
the ATR8000. This eliminates having to perform special operations
before using the peripherals (such as running P RI NTOFF.BAS) and
avoids having to change the connections to use the peripherals
for CP/M. (Peripherals must be directly connected to the ATR8000
to work with CP/M.)
ATARI 810 drives may be used with 0S/A+, but only for single
density operation. Drive 1 must be a standard drive so that it
can boot this double density DOS. Then the higher drive number
810s can be used for additional storage (single density).
For booting and operating instructions, refer to the 0S/A+
manual .
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III. 3. CP/M
The 64k upgrade for the ATR8000 includes CP/M configured for the
ATR8000 and a CP/M manual. While CP/M is operating the ATARI acts
as a smart terminal. The boot process of CP/M sends the ATARI a
"terminal" program that tells it to be a terminal and to let the
ATR8000 be the master processor. Then the 4MHz Z80 processor of
the ATR8000 controls the system. (Whereas the ATARI is the master
processor under ATARI DOS and OS/A+.)
The terminal program configures the ATARI to operate as an ADM
3 1 /Televideo/Soroc terminal. Following subsections contain
information pertaining to the terminal program. The keyboard
controls that CP/M recognizes to perform certain screen
operations are listed and explained in a chart. And for more
advanced users, there is a listing of the CRT control and escape
sequences, as well as display character codes.
This section also describes and tells how to use the Software
Publishers double density CP/M programs. DDINIT.COM is used in
place of the single density CP/M INIT.COM, DDSYSGEN.COM in place
of SYSGEN.COM, DDCOPY.COM in place of COPY.COM. The other SWP
programs are not associated with single density programs in the
CP/M manual.
Ill . 3 -A. Booting CP/M
With the 64k upgrade you receive two disks. Disk # 1 (P.N.
ATR8000-TERM-1 .0) is the terminal program. Disk #2 is the CP/M
disk. To boot:
STEP 1 Turn the power on the ATR8000 and the disk drives (a
standard drive must be Drive 1). Put Disk #1 (the
terminal disk) in Drive 1 and close the drive door.
STEP 2 Turn the power on the ATARI. The drive will begin
running. After 10 seconds the screen will show: #ATRM0N.
STEP 3 Remove the terminal program disk from the drive. Insert
the CP/M disk, Disk #2 and close the drive door.
STEP 4 Type: B<RETURN>. The CP/M prompt A> will appear on the
screen. CP/M is now loaded. (To look at the disk's
directory, simply type: DIR< RETURN> . )
As long as the ATR8000's power is on, the terminal will be
active. The reset button may be used without reloading the
terminal program and CP/M. However, if the power is turned off,
the boot process must be repeated.
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III.3.B. SWP Programs
Software Publishers’ furnishes several CP/M utility programs for
64k upgrade purchasers. Each of these programs is explained
below.
III.3.B1. Disk Initializing: DDIHIT.COM
This is a dual density disk initialization program. It has four
formatting options: one single density format (the standard) and
three double density formats. (DDINIT automatically determines
whether it is formatting a 5 1/4" or an 8" disk.) This program is
used in place of the single density INIT program explained in the
CP/M manual.
Before using new disks in the drives of the ATR8000, you must
format them. Run DDINIT and select a format from the menu. (Once
DDINIT has been run and its menu appears on the screen, the disk
it was run from may be removed from the drive.) Like most SWP
programs, the DDINIT screen prompts will lead you through the
program. The screen will show these four selections:
Single density: #1 128 bytes
Double density: #2 256 bytes
#3 512 bytes
#4 1024 bytes
The larger the byte size, the more room there is on the disk for
data storage. We suggest marking the format used on the disk
label and recommend using Format #4 as a standard because it
formats for the largest data storage. [It is important to know
the format used for DDCOPY. DDCOPY only works between disks that
have the same format.]
After selecting the format, you are asked to enter the number of
the drive to be used for formatting. Enter the selection. Then
you are asked whether to format a single or a double-sided disk.
Enter your selection.
The selections show on the screen. Put a disk in the selected
drive and to press <G> to begin. (If formatting an 8" disk make
sure that there is a foil write-protect tab over the notch in the
disk or the disk will not be able to be written to. 5 1/4" disks
cannot have a write-protect tab on them.)
DDINIT will format and verify the disk. A "V" will appear for
every track if it passes verification. If any "?"s appear,
those tracks did not pass verification. Do not use disks that do
not pass the verification 100%. (You can try reformatting a disk
with ”?"s.)
Once the formatting is finished, you have the option of
formatting more disks with these same selections. When all
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desired disks are formatted, make sure that a CP/M disk is in
Drive 1 (if you removed the disk after running DDINIT) , and press
CTRL C to return to CP/M.
III.3.B2. Reading and Writing Systems Tracks: DDSYSGEN.COM
This is a double density program used to read and write double
density systems tracks. [The systems tracks are the first three
tracks of a 5 1/4" disk and the first two tracks of an 8" disk.
The remainder of the tracks are called the user tracks. The data
in the systems area of the disk is used to boot the computer.]
This program is used in place of the single density SYSGEN
program explained in the CP/M manual.
We recommend that you initialize all your disks with DDINIT
before using this program. DDINIT initializes all the tracks of a
disk (systems and user tracks), destroying any "old" data on the
disk. For this reason, the systems tracks need to be written onto
the disk after the disk has been initialized.
You can write a new set of systems tracks on a disk without
reinitializing it. This is done when you change printer drivers
(using CONFIGUR.COM) or if the systems area of a disk has been
"zapped . "
[It is necessary to write new systems tracks on the disk if you
change printers (and, therefore, the printer driver) for the
proper printer driver to be loaded when the system is booted.]
To use DDSYSGEN, put a disk with this program into Drive 1, type
DDSYSGEN and press <RETURN>. There are two options:
#1 Read systems tracks from a double density disk.
#2 Write double density systems tracks to a disk.
To put systems tracks on a disk, first select #1 [Read]. You are
asked which drive the systems tracks will be read from. Insert a
bootable double density systems disk (CP/M disk) into Drive 1.
Type 1 and press <RETURN>. Press <RETURN> again and the tracks
will be read into memory from the disk in Drive 1. When the
function is complete, the DDSYSGEN menu will reappear on the
screen .
Now select #2 [Write]. Put the disk you wish to write the tracks
to into Drive 1. Type 1 and press <RETURN>. Press <RETURN> again.
The systems tracks of the disk will be reinitialized, then the
system will be copied from memory onto the disk. When the
function is complete the menu will reappear on the screen.
If any problems occur (such as a bad disk), the message "Disk I/O
error" will flash on the screen. If this happens, repeat the
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Enter your selection. The screen nows asks for a word length
selection and offers two choices:
7, 8
Enter your selction. The program will now install the selected
printer driver into the BIOS on the disk in Drive 1. Test the
driver to make sure it works correctly. [In CP/M, entering a CTRL
P from the keyboard turns the driver on. Anything else typed
after the command should print out on the printer (some printers
require you to press <RETURN> first). Another CTRL P will turn
the driver off.]
Once the driver works from this disk, read these systems tracks
into memory using DDSYSGEN, and write them onto your other CP/M
disks .
CUSTOM.COM:
This program allows the user to install a custom printer driver.
This driver must be called CUSTOM.COM. It must begin at location
F800 and cannot be more than 128 bytes long.
III.3-B4. Backing Up Disks: DDCOPY.COM
This program is a double density copy program. It makes an exact
copy of the user tracks of the source disk on the destination
disk, erasing any existing data on the destination disk. DDCOPY
does not copy system tracks (DDSYSGEN does). This program is used
in place of the single density COPY program explained in the CP/M
manual .
DDCOPY requires that both the source and the destination disks be
of the same double density format. To use DDCOPY, have DDOPY on
the source disk (or on another disk with the same format as the
source disk). Put the disk with DDCOPY in Drive 1, type DDCOPY
and press <RETURN>.
When asked for the name of the source disk, have the source disk
in Drive 1, type 1 and press <RETURN>. Put the destination disk
into Drive 2. Answer 2 when asked which is the destination drive
and press <RETURN>.
All the user tracks will be copied from the disk in Drive 1 to
the disk in Drive 2. Since each track is copied REGARDLESS of
whether it contains data, DDCOPY should only be used to copy
disks with a large amount of data so you won't have to wait for
it to copy several blank tracks. (Use PIP for smaller copy
tasks.) REMEMBER that DDCOPY erases any existing information on
the destination disk.
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Enter your selection. The screen nows asks for a word length
selection and offers two choices:
7, 8
Enter your selction. The program will now install the selected
printer driver into the BIOS on the disk in Drive 1. Test the
driver to make sure it works correctly. [In CP/M, entering a CTRL
P from the keyboard turns the driver on. Anything else typed
after the command should print out on the printer (some printers
require you to press <RETURN> first). Another CTRL P will turn
the driver off.]
Once the driver works from this disk, read these systems tracks
into memory using DDSYSGEN, and write them onto your other CP/M
disks .
CUSTOM.COM:
This program allows the user to install a custom printer driver.
This driver must be called CUSTOM.COM. It must begin at location
F800 and cannot be more than 128 bytes long.
Ill . 3 - B4 . Backing Up Disks: DDCOPY.COM
This program is a double density copy program. It makes an exact
copy of the user tracks of the source disk on the destination
disk, erasing any existing data on the destination disk. DDCOPY
does not copy system tracks (DDSYSGEN does). This program is used
in place of the single density COPY program explained in the CP/M
manual .
DDCOPY requires that both the source and the destination disks be
of the same double density format. To use DDCOPY, have DDOPY on
the source disk (or on another disk with the same format as the
source disk). Put the disk with DDCOPY in Drive 1, type DDCOPY
and press <RETURN>.
When asked for the name of the source disk, have the source disk
in Drive 1, type 1 and press <RETURN>. Put the destination disk
into Drive 2. Answer 2 when asked which is the destination drive
and press <RETURN>.
All the user tracks will be copied from the disk in Drive 1 to
the disk in Drive 2. Since each track is copied REGARDLESS of
whether it contains data, DDCOPY should only be used to copy
disks with a large amount of data so you won't have to wait for
it to copy several blank tracks. (Use PIP for smaller copy
tasks.) REMEMBER that DDCOPY erases any existing information on
the destination disk.
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III. 3 .B 5 . CP/M Disk Parameters: DISKDEF.COM
This is a program that defines CP/M disk parameters so disks from
other computer systems can be used on the ATR8000. For
instructions, refer to Appendix A.
III.3.B6. Running the D.C. Hayes Smart Modem: MODEM 7 .COM
This program is used to run the D.C. Hayes Smart Modem from the
RS-232 port of the ATR800Q. MODEM7.COM is a program from the CP/M
users' group that has been reconstructed for the ATR8000. For
operating instructions, refer to the file MODEM7.DOC on the
distribution disk.
III.3.B7. Primitive Disk Access: DISKMON.COM
This program gives you primitive access to a disk. It will define
tracks, sectors, blocks, and files that have disk errors and
allow you to edit them. Diskmon's commands are listed below:
READ filename. ext<RETURN>. This command can be entered in
several ways:
RBn B for block, n for number
RTn T for track
RTnSn T for track, S for sector
R reads next sector. This accesses the next
sector in numerical order, i.e., Sector 2
follows Sector 1.
EDIT filename. ext<RETURN>. Allows editing of blocks, tracks
and sectors. When editing anything larger than a
sector, <RETURN> accesses the next sector. When all
sectors have been accessed, X will show after <RETURN>
is entered. <CTRLXS> holds display until another key
is pressed (except for < RETU RN> which aborts the
command ) .
EDIT Bn
EDIT Tn
EDIT TnSn
<ESC> turns the insert on or off.
When the insert is on, the following keys are
used to move the cursor for editing position:
<CTRLXD> (left)
<CTRLXA> (up)
<CTRLXC> (right)
<CTRLXB> (down)
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<DEL> toggles between ASCII (letters) and
HEX( numbers) .
If changes are made in the edit mode, the program will
ask, "write changes to disk?" Press < Y > for yes.
<RETURN> or <N> for no.
ALLOC. A block map command. Entering ALLOC will display a chart li
the one below.
BLOCK #
50 . . . .99 +++++++: : : :::::::::: :::::::::: :::::::::: ::::::::
100 . . .149 :::::::::: :::::::::: :::::::::: :::::::::: ::::::::
150 .. . 199 :::::::::: :::::::::: :::::::::: :::::::::: ::::::::
200. ..242 :::::::::: :::::::::: :::::::::: :::::::::: ::
+ indicates used blocks, : indicates unused blocks
ALLOC filename. ext<RETURN>. This shows a block map
like the one above, indicating by +'s where the file
resides on the disk.
MAP B. Verifies the disk and shows a block map.
:'s indicate good blocks.
+'s indicate errored blocks.
MAP T. Verifies disk and shows a track map. <CTRLXS> will
hold the display until any other key but <RETURN> is
pressed. <RETURN> aborts the command.
:’s indicate good sectors.
+ 's indicate errored sectors.
BACKUPsd. Sd are drive names. S is the source disk. D is the
destination disk. This will backup using one drive for
both the source and destination disks. The program will
prompt disk changes. +'s show copy in progress.
BACKUPsd(v). The same as BACKUPsd with verification added.
SELECTa. Allows selection of drive to be analyzed where "a"
is the drive number.
BYE. Exits DISKM0N.
CTRL
CTRL
A
CTRL
B
CTRL
C
CTRL
D
CTRL
E
CTRL
F
CTRL
G
CTRL
+
TAB
CTRI
CTRL
CTRL
1111
ASCII HEX
CTRL
O
SOFTWARE
III.3.C. Keyboard Codes
0000 0
0001
0010 2
0011 3
0100
0101 5
0110 6
0111
1000 8
1001 9
1010
B
1100 C
1101 D I RET
1110 E 1 CTRL CTO.
CTRL
P
CTRL
Q
CTRL
R
CTRL
S
CTRL
T
CTRL
U
CTRL
V
CTRL
W
CTRL
X
CTRL
Y
CTRL
TAB
CTRL
2
010
Oil
2
3
space
‘Another key also produces this code
ease 5T
101
110
5
6
m
m
m
m
SOFTWARE
Diagram 21 shows the keyboard codes. These codes consist of two
coordinates, X,Y, that represent a unique 8-bit code for each
character. X represents the four most significant bits of the
code; Y represents the four least signicant bits.
As marked, some of the codes are produced by more than one key.
These are:
Code (HEX)
1st ke;
2nd kej
3rd ke;
CTRL +
TAB
CTRL =
CTRL -
CTRL *
RETURN
CTRL H
SHIFT TAB
CTRL J
CTRL K
CTRL L
CTRL M
CTRL I
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III.3.D. The Terminal Program
During the boot process of CP/M, the ATR8000 sends the ATARI a
termi na l program. Running under this terminal program the ATARI
operates as a ADM-3 1 /Soroc/Tele video terminal.
Operating ATARI DOS or OSA+, the ATARI has a MO column display
width on the interfaced television's screen. Once the ATARI is
being used as a terminal for CP/M, this display is a full 80
columns by 24 rows. The additional 40 columns are accessed by
scrolling the screen display right and left. (As long as a
television is used as a monitor there can only be 40 columns
visable on the television's screen due to band width limitations.
If a RS-232 terminal is interfaced to the ATR8000 in place of an
ATARI, all 80 columns are displayed simultaneously.)
Think of the 40 columns shown as a 40 column wide window of an 80
character wide display space. Technically these 80 columns are
referred to as Columns 0 - 79, rather than Columns 1 - 80. The
normal position of the window shows the first 40 columns of the
display, Columns 0 - 39*
Moving the Display Window:
There are three ways to move the 40 column display window. The
first method is direct, i.e., entering the sequence from the
keyboard will move the display window. The other two are escape
and control sequences that must be transmitted from the ATR8000.
These are described in Section III. 3 .CE.
From the Keyboard
1) CTRL ; Moves the window to show the last 40 columns of the
display, Columns 40 - 79*
CTRL . Moves the window to show the first 40 columns of
the display, Columns 0 - 39* (A HOME code will also
move the display window to show Columns 0 - 39*)
From the ATR8000
2) ESC > An ESC > sequence moves the display window one
column to the right. (The window will not move if
you try to move right and the window currently
shows the last 40 columns, Columns 40 - 79*)
ESC < An ESC < sequence moves the display window one
column to the left. (The window will not move if
you try to move left and the window currently shows
the first 40 columns, Columns 0 - 39-)
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3) CTRL > A CTRL > sequence may be used to set the Auto
Display mode where the display follows the cursor.
WARNING: Once in the Auto Display mode, it will
appear that CTRL<;>, CTRL<.>, ESC > and ESC < no
longer work. This is because the screen is
repositioned after each character is received by
the display part of the program.
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III.3.E. Display Control Codes for the CRT
While running CP/M, there are several control sequences to
enhance system operation. These control codes and escape
sequences control the video display to perform sophisticated
screen manipulations. The ATR8000 responds to the following
codes when CP/M is running and they are sent to the CRTOUT
routines in the BIOS.
CONTROL CODES
Code (hex) Sequence Function and Description
07 CTRL G Bell. This code will sound a short tone
to alert the operator.
08 CTRL H Backspace/ Cursor Left. Moves the cursor
back one column position (to the left)
without altering the character under the
cursor .
09 CTRL I Horizontal Tab. Moves the cursor to the
next tab stop. Tabs are preset for every
eighth column .
0A CTRL J Linefeed/ Cursor Down. Moves the cursor
down a line. If cursor is at bottom of
screen, scrolls screen up.
OB CTRL K Cursor Up. Moves the cursor up one row
without effecting the current column
position. If cursor is at top of screen,
scrolls screen down.
0C CTRL L Cursor Right. Moves the cursor one
column position to the right without
altering the character under the cursor.
OD CTRL M Carriage Return. Returns the cursor to
the first column position of the current
row .
1A CTRL Z or Clear Screen and Home Cursor. Clears the
CTRL TAB entire screen and places the cursor in
the home position (Column 0, Row 0).
IB CTRL [ Escape. The first character of an escape
sequence. (Escape sequences follow.)
IE CTRL < Home Cursor. Moves the cursor to the
home position (Column 0, Row 0) without
otherwise effecting the screen display.
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Code (hex)
IF
Sequence
CTRL >
Function and Description
Display Next Character Direct. After
receiving this display code, the next
character is displayed directly on the
screen without interpreting it as a
special display function code.
ESCAPE SEQUENCES
Code (hex)
28
Sequence
ESC (
Function and Description
29
ESC )
2A
37
ESC *
ESC 7
3D
ESC =
Disable Attribute Display. Will cause
all succeeding characters displayed on
the screen to unconditionally have the
upper bit reset, so that the selected
attribute mode will not be displayed.
Display will continue in this mode
until changed by the "ESC )" sequence.
Enable Attribute Display. Setting this
mode will cause all following characters
displayed on the screen to
unconditionally have the upper bit set,
thereby causing the selected attribute
mode to be displayed. This mode will
continue in effect until the "ESC ("
mode disables it.
Clear Screen. Clears the screen and
moves the cursor to the home position.
Set Inverse Video Attribute Mode. This
code will not actually begin displaying
inverse video characters on the screen.
An ESC ) sequence is used to enable the
display of the attribute characters, or
storing characters on the screen with
the upper bit set, as described above.
Thus, different attribute modes can be
selected without affecting the screen
display as long as there are NO
characters on the screen with the upper
bit set. If there are characters
displayed on the screen with the upper
bit set, changing attribute modes will
cause an immediate change in the way the
upper bit characters are displayed,
depending on the attribute mode.
XY Cursor Position Leadin. Position the
cursor to the location indicated by the
following two row and column codes. The
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Code
45
51
52
57
54
59
(hex ) Sequence Function and Description
"home" position is designated as Row 0,
Column 0. An offset of 20h must be added
to the X and Y position codes. The
positioning formula is:
ESC=(X+20h) (Y+20h)
where legal Y (column) values are
between 0 and 79 and legal X (row)
values are between 0 and 23. If a column
or row position code exceeds the normal
80 column or 24 row boundaries, that row
or column is set to 0.
ESC E
ESC Q
ESC R
ESC W
ESC T
ESC Y
Line Insert. Will move the entire line
the cursor resides on down one line,
filling the cursor line with blank
spaces, and causing the bottom line on
the screen to disappear.
Character Insert. Will insert a space at
the current cursor position, causing the
character under the cursor and all
characte rs after the cursor to be
shifted one position to the right. The
last character on the line will
disappear .
Line Delete. Similar to the line insert
function. The line on which the cursor
resides will be deleted from the screen
and all lines below it will be moved up
one line. The position of the cursor
will not change.
Character Delete. This will delete the
character under the cursor and cause all
characters to the right of the cursor to
move one position to the left. The last
character position of the line will be
replaced by a space.
Clear to End of Line. Clears all
characters from the current cursor
position to the end of the current line,
inserting spaces. The cursor position is
unchanged and the characters before the
cursor are unchanged.
Clear to End of Screen. Clears all
characters to spaces beginning with the
current cursor position and ending with
the end of the screen. Characters before
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Code (hex) Sequence Function and Description
the cursor remain unchanged and the
cursor position remains the same.
3C ESC < Scroll Left. Scrolls the screen display
to the left. When the first 40 character
positions are displayed on the screen no
further action takes place. This and the
Scroll Right function allow the display
of any 40 character section of the 80
character line width.
3E ESC > Scroll Right. Scrolls the screen display
to the right. When the last 40
characters of a line are displayed on
the screen, no further action is taken.
59 ESC Zn Auto Return/ Auto Scroll Up/ Auto Scroll
Down/ Auto Display. These four features
of the terminal program can be turned on
and off by an ESC Z sequence. The key
following the sequence (n) is stored by
the program and is used to control these
features. Diagram 22 lists the options.
Auto Return. The default is on. This
feature automatically performs a
carriage return line feed when the
cursor is in the last display column,
Column 79 (the 80th column), and the
terminal program is sent another
character (the character goes to the
first column, Column 0, of the next
row) .
Auto Scroll Up. The default is on. This
automatically scrolls the screen up when
the cursor is in the 24th row, Row 23 -
the last shown row), and it is moved
down .
Auto Scroll Down. The default is on.
This automatically scrolls the screen
down one row when the cursor is in the
first row, Row 0, and it is moved up.
Auto Position. The default is off. This
automatically switches the display
window to show the first 40 columns of
the display space, Columns 0 - 39, or to
show the last 40 columns of the display
space, Columns 40 - 79, depending on the
location of the cursor. Thus, when the
display window shows the first 40
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I
I
I
I
Code (hex) Sequence
Function and Description
columns, and the cursor is moved to
Column 40, the display window shifts to
show the last 40 columns so that the
cursor is kept in view.
WARNING: If this feature is turned on,
the ESC > and ESC < features will appear
to not work. This is because the Auto
Position feature repositions the screen
after the ESC > and ESC < functions
position the window.
DIAGRAM 22: ESC Z Codes
£Q£X WARE.
III.3-F. Display Character Codes
This table shows the code for each character to be displayed by
the ATR8000 system. Each character is defined by a unique eight
bit code which is represented by a hexadecimal code "XY" where X
represents the 4 most significant bits of the code and Y
represents the 4 least significant bits of the code.
There are a total of 128 characters in the font set. Therefore, Y
represents a hexidecimal number from 0 to F and X represents a
hexidecimal number from 0 to 7. Thus the complete font set is
defined by codes from 00 to 7F.
DIAGRAM 23: Display Character Codes
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
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The display characters in the first two lines of this chart,
Lines 0 and 1, can only be displayed after a CTRL > sequence.
This can be done by using an echo program (a program that reads
in keyboard entries and sends it back) or can be done in a
program running on the ATR8000. They cannot be directly accessed
from the keyboard.
For example, using an echo program to display the charaacter at
the coordinates 0,1 (X,Y) in this chart, you first send a CTRL >.
Then you refer to the Keyboard Code chart (Diagram 21) and get
the code for 0,1. This code is CTRL A. Send CTRL A and the
character will be displayed on the screen.
"These codes cannot be generated from the ATARI keyboard. They
can only be displayed if a program sends the code to the ATR8000.
(Notice that these coordinates are not coded in Diagram 21.)
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TESTING THE INSTALLED SYSTEM
IV. Testing the Installed System
Check the ATR8000 system and make sure that all necesary cables
are connected and that drive numbers are unique. Then turn the
power on the ATR8000, the ATARI (or RS-232 terminal), drives and
any peripherals. To test ATARI DOS operation, boot the system
using the standard ATARI DOS boot precedure.
To test OS/A+ , follow the boot instructions in the 0S/A+ manual.
To test CP/M, follow the instruction in Section III. 3- of this
manual .
If you have a printer connected to the ATR8000 system, test it
using the print commands of the current operating DOS. If the
printer doesn't print properly, check the hardware section for
proper connections. If the printer doesn't work under CP/M and
you changed the default parallel printer driver to another using
CONFIGUR.COM, make sure that the printer's parameter settings
are the same as the parameters of the printer driver.
Try a sampling of DOS commands to test your system. For instance,
under CP/M type DIR<RETURN> to get a directory listing or
STAT<RETURN> to find out how much disk space remains. For ATARI
DOS and 0S/A+ test similiar operations.
That's it! Refer to the ATARI DOS, the 0S/A+, the CP/M and the
ATR8000 instruction manuals for operational details.
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EXPANDING. THE ATR8Q00
V. Expanding the ATR8000
Because of its versatility, the ATR8000 system is capable of
expanding as you can afford to add to it. To add components to
the ATR8000 after the initial connection, find the hardware
connection section that best describes all of your equipment, and
follow the connection guidelines. The following subsections
contain tips and instructions.
V.l. Converting to 64k
Read this subsection carefully to convert the 16k ATR8000 to 64k.
If you do not feel competent to make this change (or if you're
unsure), send your ATR8000 to us to have this done. The charge
for us making the conversion is $20 plus the cost of the upgrade.
To make the conversion:
STEP 1 Turn the power off and unplug the ATR8000. Do NOT repower
or plug in the unit before this entire process has been
completed .
STEP 2 Consult Section II. 5. A. and make the necessary changes in
J 1 , J 2 , J 3 , J 4 , J 5 , J 6 , and J8.
STEP 3 Remove the 16k RAM I.C.'s from sockets U1 to U8. These
sockets are directly above J3 - J6 on the ATR8000 circuit
board. A thin screwdriver blade may be used to gently pry
the chips from the sockets. Store these chips in the
conductive foam the 64k RAM chips came in.
STEP 4 Put the eight 64k Dynamic RAM chips (200 nanoseconds)
into the now-empty U1 - U8 sockets. Make sure that Pin 1
on each chip (marked by a small circle in the upper left
corner or by a semicircular notch cut in the upper edge
of the chip) is placed in the socket so that it matches
Pin 1 on the socket (marked by a semicircular cut in the
upper edge of the socket). Pin 1 on the sockets and the
64k D RAMs should point towards the white letters
denoting U1 - U8 on the ATR8000 circuit board.
STEP 5 Carefully inspect the circuit board to insure that the
above procedure was performed EXACTLY. If you turn the
power on and did not correctly follow this procedure, the
ATR8000 may be damaged.
V.2. Adding Drives, a Printer, a Modem
If you add a printer or a modem (or buy a different one), read
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EXPANDING THE ATR8000
all information pertaining to the connection and configuration
BEFORE installing it. To add disk drives, follow the instructions
for internally configuring a drive, making sure that each drive
on the system has a unique drive number.
After making any changes to the ATR8000 system, carefully inspect
the changes for accuracy before repowering and testing the
system .
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WARRANTY AND SOFTWARE LICENSE
VII. Warranty and Software License
ATR8000 Warranty
The ATR8000 is under warranty for 90 days from the original end
user’s date of purchase. To be valid the enclosed registration
card must be thoroughly completed and mailed to Software
Publishers, Inc. within 10 days from date of purchase. The serial
number on the ATR8000’s circuit board must be entered in the
proper place on the registration card.
Software Publishers, Inc. is not responsible for any changes the
user makes to the ATR8000 circuit board, including the user
installing the 64k upgrade, or the user improperly connecting and
configuring the ATR8000 and any peripherals. The user is
responsible for correctly connecting all interface cables in the
proper way (i.e., matching Pin Is on the connectors on both ends
of the cable). Detailed instructions for such connections are
contained in this ATR8000 manual.
Software Publishers, Inc. is not responsible for any damage done
to peripherals connected to the ATR8000 system. Again, all
connections are thoroughly explained. If the user has any
uncertainties about connections, it is his responsibility to
consult his dealer BEFORE connecting his system.
Software Publishers, Inc. is responsible for replacing
malfunctioning components on the under-warranty ATR8000. This
responsibility is void if the user has damaged the circuit board
in any way. This warranty becomes void if the end user resells
the ATR8000.
The user is responsible for shipping charges to Software
Publishers, Inc. for any warranty work. Software Publishers, Inc.
will pay return shipping within the continental United States.
Warranty for Drives Purchased From Software Publishers, Inc.
Disk drives purchased from Software Publishers, Inc. are under
warranty for 90 days from the original end user’s purchase date.
This warranty covers the drive and included power supply.
To be valid, the end user must complete and return the enclosed
registration card.
Software Publishers, Inc. is responsible for thoroughly testing
the drive before shipping it. Any malfunctions in an under-
warranty drive will be repaired without charge if the user has
not tampered with the drive and power supply. The user is
responsible for thoroughly understanding how to configure a drive
before doing it. This user responsiblility includes consulting
his dealer about any uncertainties BEFORE configuring the drive.
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The user is responsible for shipping charges to Software
Publishers, Inc. when sending a drive under warranty for repairs.
Software Publishers, Inc. is responsible for return shipping
charges within the continental United States.
Repairs on Components Not Under Warranty
Once the warranty has expired, or if the user has voided the
warranty, Software Publishers, Inc. will repair malfunctioning
ATR8000s and other peripherals sold by Software Publishers for
repair charges. These charges will include the cost of materials
used in the repair and labor.
The user will be assessed for all time spent analyzing and
repairing the unit. Any pertinent information sent by the user
regarding the nature of the malfunction will decrease the
analyzation time, and, therefore, the charges assessed.
The total charges will depend upon the severity of damage. The
user is responsible for shipping charges to and from Software
Publishers, Inc.
Injury to Customer
Software Publishers, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any
injury to CUSTOMER resulting directly or indirectly from the
operation of, or connecting to, or configuring of the ATR8000 and
its peripherals. This manual fully cautions CUSTOMER to
turn off the power and unplug the unit from electrical outlets
when performing any operation in potentially hazardous
situations. Software Publishers, Inc. is not responsible for any
injury incurred if CUSTOMER makes any cuts in the traces of the
ATR8000 circuit board (such as changes for jumper options).
CUSTOMER assumes full responsibility for all of his actions in
dealing with the ATR8000 system. If CUSTOMER is unsure of his
ability to perform any such operations, it is his duty to consult
a technical expert.
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Software Information
ALL SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS' PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED ON AN "AS IS"
BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY.
Software Publishers, Inc. shall have no liability or
responsibility to CUSTOMER or to any other person or entity with
respect to liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be
caused directly or indirectly by Software Publishers' computer
programs (or equipment), including but not limited to any
interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits
or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of
such computer programs (or equipment). By purchasing a Software
Publishers, Inc. product, user agrees to these conditions.
Software License
1) . Software Publishers, Inc. grants to CUSTOMER a nonexclusive,
paid-up license to use on CUSTOMER'S computer the Software
Publishers computer software received. Title to the media on
which the software is recorded (disk) or stored (ROM) is
transferred to the CUSTOMER, but not title to the software.
2) . In consideration for this license, CUSTOMER shall not
reproduce copies of Software Publishers' software except to
reproduce the number of copies required to use on the
CUSTOMER'S computer (if the software allows a backup copy to
be made), and shall include the Software Publishers'
copyright notice on all copies of software reproduced in
whole or in part.
3) . CUSTOMER may resell Software Publishers' software (modified
or not, in whole or in part), provided CUSTOMER has purchased
one copy of the software for each one resold.
The provisions of this Software License (paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)
shall also be applicable to third parties purchasing such
software from CUSTOMER.
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